Origin
Woodsboro, MD
Morning in Woodsboro on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodsboro, MD to City of Baltimore, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodsboro, MD
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City of Baltimore, MD
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Trip Overview
This 53.5-mile drive from Woodsboro to Baltimore, Maryland, typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. The route utilizes a mix of I-70, Green Valley Road, and Woodsboro Road, with 58% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The overall feel is a mixed drive, offering a blend of faster highway travel and local road experiences as you transition from the Northeast region of Maryland towards the bustling City of Baltimore. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| Green Valley Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Woodsboro Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 28.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodsboro, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on South Main Street
20 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Liberty Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Road
3
Continue on MD 550
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodsboro Road
4
Turn left onto MD 26
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto MD 75
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Walnut Street
6
Continue on MD 75
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Green Valley Road
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 70 East
8
Merge onto I 70; US 40
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 70
Toward Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 91A
Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 695
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 11A; 11B
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11A
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 52
Toward Russell Street North
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
22
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
23
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Woodsboro, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 32.7 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Baltimore
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...
9
42.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91A
Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
8
47.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A; 11B
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...
8
47.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.87 one way
$17.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Baltimore, MD
Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 8 to 12 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
75°F
Columbia, MD
27 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
41 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant 58% of the journey on highways, primarily I-70. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.4 miles on I-70, offering a chance for steady progress. As you leave the interstate and transition onto roads like Green Valley Road and Woodsboro Road, the character of the drive will shift, providing a more local feel before reaching your destination. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more varied road conditions.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.7 miles in near I 70.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodsboro, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie and Washington.
Baltimore
32.7 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 70
Towson
41.9 mi in
|
~51m
Glen Burnie
41.9 mi in
|
~51m
Washington
47.3 mi in
|
~59m
About the Cities
Starting in Woodsboro, MD
Full guide →Founded 1786
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Baltimore, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Antietam National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Baltimore, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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